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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 651.78 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 651.78 and 383.67 is: 574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 651.78 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/651.78 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 651.78 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 250,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,068.43/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.73

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